Old believers ' intercession prayer house Photo: old believers ' intercession prayer house

In Naujininkai, at the intersection of Totenhaus and Naujininkai, next to the only old believer cemetery in Vilnius, is the old believers ' intercession prayer house.

In 1825 two merchants believer Davidburke and Novikov bought a plot of land in this place he built with his own funds a small wooden house of worship. The house was ordinary, the type of houses, only the roof was installed the old believer cross. The house was used as a house of prayer for the burial of the dead. In 1835, the mentor, the old believer communities O. Andreev, who lived here in the house, was allowed to make on holidays worship services. The building was periodically carried out repair and restoration works. In 1870 the merchant Egorov funded the extension of the chapel and built a house for the master.

In 1880 Vilnius merchant Lomonosov received permission for the construction of stone buildings. A new stone building, erected in the years 1882-1886, became known officially hospice. In 1901 the merchant Pimonov has allocated funds for a complete renovation of the interior of the almshouse. Soon was erected brick bell tower, and on the roof was installed in the dome. The project was developed by the author, who remains unknown. To pitonovskoj reconstruction, the building was used as an almshouse for elderly parishioners. After reconstruction, the building was given the status of the prayer of the Church of the old believers ' communities.

Since 1970, the temple was repeatedly repaired and restored. The old heating system was replaced by a new, more modern. Were reinforced ceilings, feature marble tile floors, landscaped the surrounding area, replaced covering the domes.

The temple is known for the fact that there has been a repeatedly old cathedrals. Drevlepravoslavnaya Pomeranian Church organized here three churches: in 1966, 1974 and 1988. These cathedrals were momentous event for all of the Pomorians of the time. This Church was visited and A. Pimonov, S. Eguino, I. Egorov.

The temple is made in Russian national architectural style, with elements of Neoclassicism. The structure is rectangular in plan, with a gable symmetrical roof. With the Western part of the area of the building, separated by a transept. The temple has four doors. The main entrance is located on the West side and passes through bell arch.

The construction is made of brick, plastered walls. The Eastern facade is decorated with three tall Windows, rounded at the top. On the side facades are five Windows, built between the horizontal stripes adorning the walls and giving the design of two-dimensional appearance. In Windows CE bordered with white pilasters. On each one is built on one triangular pediment in the style of classicism. The corners of the building is also decorated with pilasters of white.

High, metre bell tower is adjacent to the Western facade. It has three tiers. Two of the lower tier, attached directly to the facade of the Cathedral square. The upper level rises above the level of the main structure and in the shape of an octagon. Over the octagon has a large bulbous dome, with eight-pointed cross. On the roof near the East facade there is another dome. It is set on a low octagonal tower, equipped with light and crowned with the same eight-pointed cross. Both dome decorated with innovative features.

The interior of the Church is a large hall, decorated with many valuable icons. Great interest and a five-tier iconostasis, mounted on a small rise near the middle of the room. Through all the side Windows, is light that is concentrated in the center of the room, filling it with light. On the second floor of the hall is arranged in an open gallery, with space for choirs. The walls are richly ornamented. The arch is decorated with stucco work depicting the eight-pointed cross.

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